© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Vespasian VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Vesta coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and the coin features an image of her on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts a representation of the Roman Empire's authority and power. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Roman state and the goddess Vesta, highlighting the importance of the imperial family and the Roman state's role in maintaining the safety and prosperity of the empire.
